I first experienced the world of internet discussion forums back in 1994. Most groups communicated through mass e-mails: You subscribed to a "NewsGroup" and everyone read your e-mail to the group. Worked great!
I was (and am still!) involved in automotive and motorcycle forums.
Until now....and guess what I've learned? People LIE on the internet! That seems to be freely understood here but I've never experienced it before! Every group I've been involved with the goal has been to exchange information and eventually meet up somewhere on the road. There is always a bit of exageration, but the socio-economic parameters are pre-defined by the type of car/bike you own...and again: The goal was always to eventually meet.
I've learned about "Alters", made-up personalities, insecurities, pathetic personalities, closeted homosexuals living strange internet lives, e-bullying, store-bought internet credibility, and much more.
I admit I am old and maybe a bit naive about the internet, but I had no clue that such as this existed. A world where you are PRESUMED to be a fake and a liar and you can buy the right to be better than people who you presumedly joined the group to meet!
What a world.............How pathetic.
I was (and am still!) involved in automotive and motorcycle forums.
Until now....and guess what I've learned? People LIE on the internet! That seems to be freely understood here but I've never experienced it before! Every group I've been involved with the goal has been to exchange information and eventually meet up somewhere on the road. There is always a bit of exageration, but the socio-economic parameters are pre-defined by the type of car/bike you own...and again: The goal was always to eventually meet.
I've learned about "Alters", made-up personalities, insecurities, pathetic personalities, closeted homosexuals living strange internet lives, e-bullying, store-bought internet credibility, and much more.
I admit I am old and maybe a bit naive about the internet, but I had no clue that such as this existed. A world where you are PRESUMED to be a fake and a liar and you can buy the right to be better than people who you presumedly joined the group to meet!
What a world.............How pathetic.

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